Today I’m sampling Still Life by Olfactive Studio. With dominant notes of yuzu, rum, pink pepper and galbanum. Well firstly I’d like to say that Olfactive Studio are quickly becoming one of my favourite houses. I’ve enjoyed both Panorama and Ombre Indigo, and now this makes it 3 hits in a row. Just as I… Continue reading Still Life by Olfactive Studio
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Yuzu Man by Caron
Today I’m sampling Yuzu Man by Caron. With dominant notes of yuzu, lemon verbena, Virginia cedar and black fig. This one opens with the yuzu and lemon verbena, with the cedar coming through in the base. After around 30 mins I get the fig note come through and the yuzu settles down a little, which… Continue reading Yuzu Man by Caron
Bergamotto di Calabria by Acqua di Parma
Today I’m sampling Bergamotto di Calabria by Acqua di Parma. With dominant notes of bergamot, citron, ginger and vetiver. I’m a big fan of the house of Acqua di Parma and cologne style fragrances in general. So what do I get from this one? This is all about the lemon and bergamot, in that order.… Continue reading Bergamotto di Calabria by Acqua di Parma
Arso by Profumum Roma
Today I’m sampling Arso by Profumum Roma. With notes of incense, leather, resin, cedar and pine. After the disappointment of my last two samples, I was hoping it was third time lucky….it was! This is a fascinating fragrance, that really does conjure up images as you wear it. So what does it smell of? Imagine… Continue reading Arso by Profumum Roma
Bulls Blood by Imaginary Authors
Today I’m sampling Bull’s Blood by Imaginary Authors. With notes of patchouli, rose, costus root, musk and tobacco. I had preconceptions about this fragrance before I tried it, and even before I knew the notes. The name alone conjured images of a fragrance that would be challenging and potentially horrible! The house of Imaginary Authors… Continue reading Bulls Blood by Imaginary Authors
Fresh Cypress & Tangerine by Rituals
Today I’m sampling Fresh Cypress & Tangerine by Rituals. With dominant notes of cypress, tangerine, bergamot, tonka bean and mint. This is the first time I’ve heard of this house, yet alone tried one of their fragrances. A friend of mine was nice enough to offer me some samples, and the notes of this one… Continue reading Fresh Cypress & Tangerine by Rituals
Ombre Indigo by Olfactive Studio
Today I’m sampling Ombre Indigo by Olfactive Studio. With dominant notes of incense, leather, plum, saffron and vetiver. This is my final sample of this batch from Bloom Perfumery and I’ve saved the best til last. I like this fragrance a lot! I get a rich plum and leather. Combined with the incense which doesn’t… Continue reading Ombre Indigo by Olfactive Studio
Neroli Blanc Intense by Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger
Today I’m sampling Neroli Blanc Intense by Au Pays de la Fleur d’oranger. With dominant notes of orange blossom, vanilla and mandarin orange. After sampling Neroli Oud from this house yesterday, I was hoping for better luck with today’s sample. Now whilst there was no jasmine, there was plenty I didn’t like about it. It opens with… Continue reading Neroli Blanc Intense by Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger
Neroli Oud by Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger
Today I’m sampling Neroli Oud by Au Pays de la Fleur d’oranger. With dominant notes of neroli, jasmine and oud. I’ve discussed many times with a friend about how we’d love to try a fresh take on an oud fragrance. Well imagine our delight when we came across Neroli Oud, our prayers answered. At this point my… Continue reading Neroli Oud by Au Pays de la Fleur d’Oranger
Panorama by Olfactive Studio
Today I’m sampling Panorama by Olfactive Studio. With dominant notes of wasabi, cut grass, galbanum and fig leaf. This is a very unique fragrance, it opens very green, citrusy and spicy. I picked up the wasabi note immediately, which stays evident throughout the life of the fragrance. This is the first time I’ve come across… Continue reading Panorama by Olfactive Studio